Tim began his print journalism career writing for his high school newspaper — the Hayfield Orange Peal. A few years later, he picked up in the Netherlands as a copy editor and writer for Time Out Amsterdam magazine. He moved back to the United States in 2012 and began reporting for The Connection in January 2013 as a freelancer. Now on the staff, Tim covers Burke, Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton, Springfield and Mount Vernon. He has a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in political science and cultural-linguistic anthropology, and recently attended the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME.
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Recent Stories
‘Seeking That Which Unites Us’
Rumi Forum presents three religions’ takes on women in faith and society.
Band Stand
Good Shepherd Players’ “The Music Man” opens May 5.
Good Shepherd Players’ “The Music Man” opens May 5.
Seeds of Change at Volunteer Fairfax
Volunteer Fairfax honors service award-winners at 25th annual ceremony
Homicide at Little River Glen Retirement Community
Homicide at Retirement Community
Chili Cookoff at Hopsfrog Benefits Spina Bifida Foundation
Hopsfrog Grille in Burke hosted a chili cook-off fundraiser
Burke Man Sentenced to 115 Years for Armed Robberies
On April 14, Burke resident Larry Pyos, 35, received a sentence of 115 years in prison for multiple armed robberies charges involving Fairfax County and Falls Church businesses. The announcement came from U.S. Attorney Dana Boente’s office.